Description
Three phase breaker:
A 3-phase breaker is a type of circuit breaker designed to control, protect, and manage the flow of electricity in a 3-phase electrical system, which is commonly used in industrial, commercial, and large residential buildings.
Key Aspects of a 3-Phase Breaker
- Three Separate Conductors: In a 3-phase system, there are three active power-carrying conductors, each 120 degrees out of phase with the others. A 3-phase breaker is equipped to handle all three simultaneously.
- Balanced Load Distribution: 3-phase power provides a constant flow of energy, allowing for more efficient power distribution and reducing the likelihood of overload in each phase. This makes 3-phase breakers ideal for handling high-power loads and ensuring balanced electricity distribution.
- Protection and Safety: The breaker protects against short circuits, overloads, and ground faults by interrupting the power flow in case of a fault. This safety feature prevents equipment damage and electrical fires.
- High Power Capacity: 3-phase breakers are more efficient for high-power loads, so they’re often used for large motors, heavy machinery, and industrial applications where significant power is required.
In summary, a 3-phase breaker is essential for safely managing high-power applications in settings that use 3-phase power, which offers enhanced efficiency and balanced energy distribution compared to single-phase systems. Lanx is the best electrical distributors in Australia.
Construction and Features
- Fine and unique Appearance
- Short circuit and overload dual-protection performance
- High-breaking capacity (10kA) that is leading among the world similar products
- Unique Label, transparent window
- Convenient and reliable installation mode
Technical Data
- Number of Pole: 3P
- Rated Current: 40A
- Rated working voltage: 240/415V
- Rated frequency: 50/60Hz
- Rated frequency(miniature circuit breaker): 400V
- Curve (miniature circuit breaker): B, C, D
- High short-circuit breaking capacity: 6000A(kA)
- Instantaneous tripping current: 5ln (B type); 10ln (C Type); 20ln (D type)
- Instantaneous non-tripping current: 3ln (B Type); 5ln (C Type); 10ln (D Type)
- Mechanical Life: 4000 times
- Degree of protection: IP20
- Wiring mode: Front wiring
- Connecting conductor: Up to and including 16m²
- Wiring Height: 21.5mm
